Humorous, autobiographical, narrative of a child's view (Katie a.k.a. 'Big Swiss') of growing up in Bolton during the war with older parents and 3 siblings.The humour often involves Dad ('Arry'),stubborn & plain speaking, a former 'bookie turned market stall-holder - with some maverick business ideas! A real Lancashire character. Later, Katie's life as a student in Warwickshire and her experiences as a Primary teacher in Halliwell are, in turns, humorous and moving.
Kate Croston is the pseudonym for Norma Mudd ( nee Holt).